Introduction of ‘Fahi Furusathu’ Program For Parolees by STELCO

To support the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into the society, State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) initiated their ‘Fahi Furusathu’ program under which they will be educating job-related skills and providing paid internships to inmates released on parole. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between STELCO, Maldives Correctional Service and Ministry of Home Affairs on 08^th October 2020 in relation to this, in a small-scale ceremony.

The main goal of this initiative by STELCO is to pave a way of earning for a living by persons being released from prison owing to the fact that most ex-convicts reoffend due to sociological prejudices restricting them from securing employment, leaving them with little chances to earn money. This is one of the several projects underway to transform ex-convicts as contributive and responsible citizens of the community.

Whilst speaking during the ceremony, Minster of Home Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Imran Abdulla noted that this was a major responsibility undertaken by STELCO and appealed state owned companies and private companies to follow their footsteps as actions of Corporation Social Responsibility (CSR).

This is praise-worthy initiative by STELCO and we applaud them for it. The program has instilled hope of a different future for ex-convicts and their families, friends and loved ones. 

(Cover Photo: STELCO)